Sri Lanka Services PMI

Last Release

Nov 30, 2025

Actual

50.5

Units In

Points

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

Jan 16, 2026

Time to Release

30 Days 16 Hours

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
71.1 Jul 2024	29.8 Apr 2020	55.9 Points	2015-2025	Central Bank of Sri Lanka

The Services Sri Lanka PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) is based on data collected from a representative panel of 140 companies based in the Sri Lanka's service sector. The index tracks variables such as sales, employment, inventories and prices. A reading above 50 indicates that the services sector is generally expanding; below 50 indicates that it is generally declining.

Latest Updates

Sri Lanka’s Services PMI eased to 50.5 in November 2025 from 66.0 in the previous month, marking a lowest reading since April 2023, signaling service sector activity continued to expand but at a markedly slower pace. The expansion was primarily supported by accommodation, food, and beverage services, although adverse weather conditions toward the end of the month weighed on overall activity. New businesses increased (53.6 vs 61.5 in October), underpinned by stronger demand for financial services and improved activity in wholesale and retail trade. Employment (55.7 vs 52.5) continued to expand, as firms added staff to meet seasonal operational needs. Backlogs of work (51.1 vs 47.8) reversed a three-month decline. Looking ahead, the expectations for activities over the next quarter (63.3 vs 84.2) continued to improve, albeit at a slower pace, with some respondents noting potential disruptions to consumer demand due to adverse weather conditions.